Over time and after regular use, faucet components begin to fail. If your kitchen faucet is dripping water, it may be time to take a look inside the faucet to see what is causing issues. In Moen faucets, there is a cartridge with a rubber O ring. If the O-ring becomes damaged, the faucet may … Read more
The diverter in a kitchen faucet enables the water pressure to switch from the main spout to the faucet sprayer. Sometimes, the sprayer quits working, which could be due to an issue with the diverter. Whether you need to troubleshoot issues, such as a kitchen faucet diverter thumping sound, or are just curious about where … Read more
A whistling kitchen faucet can be very disconcerting. The high-pitched sounds you hear when your kitchen faucet is running can be a result of a couple different issues. Regardless of the cause, it is an issue that should be addressed immediately. In this article, we will review some of the potential causes for the shrill … Read more
Is your faucet spitting out low water pressure? When it’s working correctly, you might not even notice. But when it’s not working as it should, something as simple as rinsing a dish can be frustrating. Low water pressure is a common (and annoying) plumbing problem. The kitchen faucet is a workhorse and one of the … Read more
Waiting for hot water isn’t exactly fun. Patience is a virtue, but not one you need to exercise when you are washing the dishes. It may only be a few minutes, but it can feel like hours. I’m the type of person that stands in front of a sink yelling, “Come on!” It’s not just … Read more
Touchless kitchen faucets are the latest standard in kitchen sink technology. Hands free makes things easy, helps control the spread of dirt and germs, and it gives us that feeling of sophistication. But smart technology can make us feel dumb. Sometimes convenience comes with a learning curve—but once you figure it out, you’ll wonder how you ever … Read more
Kitchen countertops and cabinetry are a major investment. They define the style of your kitchen and make a statement about your home. So, of course, you want to protect your investment and prolong their life and usefulness. When the sink was installed, and if it was installed correctly, the edges around it, whether top mounted or bottom … Read more
Among the many choices for kitchen faucets, one often seen in restaurant and public bathrooms are touch on, and touchless faucets also referred to as automatic faucets. However, they are both gaining in popularity for the home kitchen as well. Let’s chat about that. Let’s imagine you’ve been working in the garden or on your automobile … Read more
It’s unlikely you have ever thought of the aerator at the tip of your kitchen faucet, and why would you? As with many other things in our home, we don’t think about some appliances or fixture parts until they stop working. What is an aerator, and why is it in my kitchen faucet? Quick Answer: … Read more
There’s a load of laundry in your washing machine, the first spinning has just finished, and it is draining the drum to prepare for the rinse. The washing machine is in the room adjacent to your kitchen, and as it begins to drain, there’s a bit of gurgling coming from the kitchen sink. Why, you wonder? And, is that … Read more
Well, there’s a simple answer to that question, but as with all things simple, there are qualifiers. So, before we get to an answer, let’s consider some general information about water supply lines, their materials, faucet connector sizes, shut-off valves, and such. Quick Answer: The standard size for a kitchen faucet supply line is 3/8 … Read more
Dirty hands are one of the leading causes to how foodborne illnesses or bacteria spreads. Washing your hands is essential in not only keeping yourself clean and safe from any sort of bacteria or germs, but it preserves your home and environment, alongside your family and loved ones. COVID-19 is relentless as it will cling … Read more
We all flush the toilet at least once a day—I hope, and the last thing you want to hear when you flush the toilet is your sink gurgling. Does your kitchen sink gurgle when the toilet is flushed? If this is happening, it means it’s usually a ventilation problem, or there is debris in the pipes. … Read more
Building codes today require a minimum u value of insulation in all new construction and major renovations. Keeping the heat in and cool air out is a given in today’s world. But, in yesterday’s world pre-code, there were no such requirements. Houses were not insulated except, perhaps, for a little horsehair and clay. This left … Read more
Dinner’s over, and it’s time to wash the dishes. With sleeves rolled up, you reach to turn the water on, and you’re surprised by a squirt in the face from a leaky kitchen faucet base. “Oh, no,” you say, “I need to seal that.” Or maybe you are installing a new faucet. You’re not intimidated, though. You have … Read more
Faucets come in a variety of styles, sizes, and shapes to suit different purposes. You want to get the right one for your needs and one that will blend well with the design or theme of your space. This article focuses on the difference between two common faucets — the regular kitchen faucet and the … Read more
Are you having problems with your kitchen faucet? Maybe you need to change a malfunctioning faucet cartridge or filter. Or you want to check for a leak or clean the inside of your faucet. To fix any of these issues, you’ll need to remove the handle. Taking off a faucet handle without a screw can … Read more